Acquisitions: Monday April 9 - April 15

[TimmyBoston]

Monday

SMF I Brush

Thanks Hal! :thumbup:

[Dennis]

I picked up some JASON 6 in 1 Aftershave last night. This will be my first try with a product from this company.

Dennis

[Taz]

Picked up some CS 88 and also got a almost full bottle of Blenheim Bouquet by Penhaligon's from Austin
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Thiers-Issard "Limited Edition" Blonde Horn 5/8
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Sent this Puma #10 4/8 to Joe to add some scales just got it back came out great. Shows of that pretty little blade.
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[Taz]

Wife was painting the Den gave me a chance to get a little caught up on Razors got a few for sale and these I am adding to the Collection
58 TV Super Speed
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Very Nice 34-41 Brit Slim Handle Aristocrat to match my Silver one.
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Gillette Regent
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Brit Rocket - Looking at the quality of the Chrome probably from the late 50's
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[ouch]

That's quite a week you've had there, Taz. :thumbup1:

[Taz]

That's quite a week you've had there, Taz. :thumbup1:
I have had the DE's just have not had the time to restore. I was able to get three on eBay and hopefully get 4-6 more done over the next couple days. couple for me couple for eBay.

[TromboneGuy]

So, in the past couple of days I've spent way too much money.

3 Mama Bear soaps (Eucalyptus, Marauder Citrus, and Unscented)
Mama Bear summertime ASB
2 SCS shave creams (shea butter & avocado and coconut)
SCS ASB
SCS "Very V" EDT
Musgo Real AS
samples* of C&S No. 88, Floris Santal, and Jean Pascal

and on the way are two strops from Tony Miller so I can finally try out the razor Joe Chandler re-scaled for me. Busy week here.

* when I say samples I should re-phrase: the No. 88 and Santal are gigantic decants I got from a guy on Basenotes. Well worth the $25 I paid for the two as these will last for a very long time. He threw in the Jean Pascal for free, though it's a very small sample.

[FloppyShoes]

C&E Nomad EdT
C&E Nomad ASB

The ASB was a sample. The lady in the store was really gung ho about giving me samples, but nothing else peaked my interest.

[Watchmands]

I've had this 1958 (I think: D1 code) Super Speed Red handle for about a week. I just got a round to taking a pass at cleaning it up. Waddya think?

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I might take one more swipe at it with my Dremel polishing wheel, but I'm happy with it for now. As you can see, it has suffered some plating damage under the head, but I should look so good at 49!

Thanks to all who posted on razor cleanup processes and also to you who posted on Gillette dating and identification. I would be in over my head without your help. Note the newbie status. You guys are great at helping us get started.

Opinions ???: I paid $8 for this and a old Williams shave stick metal can on Bay. At $8, I'm a happy camper. But to you more experienced folks- was this a good deal?

Looking forward to whacking off large chunks of my face with it in the morning.

Thanks,
David

[Jim]

Welcome David! Its nice Have fun.

[johnniegold]

Nice job David. The red-tip is one of my favorite razors. Enjoy and welcome.

[qhsdoitall]

Cleaned out two Targets of Proraso stuff.
3 Green Tubes
3 ASBs
1 Spare Omega Boar

Everyone is right. Target is clearing the shelves of Proraso. No idea what if anything is replacing it.

[TromboneGuy]

C&E Nomad EdT
C&E Nomad ASB

The ASB was a sample. The lady in the store was really gung ho about giving me samples, but nothing else peaked my interest.

I haven't smelled the Nomad scent. I was quite pleased with the sienna scent, though.

[Areler67]

I just received my 1972 Gillette Knack yesterday. Very nice razor. I will try it tomorrow and I'll tell you what I think.

Raphaël

[Jim]

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=6891
http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=6889 (http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=6889&original=1&c=81)

[Dennis]

Wow! That is one sharp Plisson Jim! I am looking forward to the review.

Dennis

[Austin]

Jim, the Plisson looks like it's perfect for soaps. I too look forward to your review.

[Dinder1]

Jim, that is a absolutely stunning specimen!

[Taz]

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=6891
http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=6889 (http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=6889&original=1&c=81)

Great score would love some feednack on the brush and the soaps I have never seen those before

[Jim]

Just returned home from a meeting ,I did use this brush and the Joris soap-its made in England (Creighton's?) for Plission, Very nice soap similar to the Floris, very creamy and rich. No ingredients list at all. The brush was amazing- soft yet incredibly stiff, VERY dense worked up the lather in no time at all.
I am delighted with it.

[ralphie]

Wiped out the thayers section @ the vitamin shoppe(three lavender and one rose toner):biggrin: Picked up the last(i guess) bottle of proraso asb from target.:mad:

[Taz]

Just returned home from a meeting ,I did use this brush and the Joris soap-its made in England (Creighton's?) for Plission, Very nice soap similar to the Floris, very creamy and rich. No ingredients list at all. The brush was amazing- soft yet incredibly stiff, VERY dense worked up the lather in no time at all.
I am delighted with it.

OK do not hold out where did you get them:biggrin1:

[johnniegold]

So I had to see for myself if the Proraso was being cleared out of Target. They were and I walked out with:

2 bottles of Proraso ASB - $6.58 ea.
1 tube Proraso shave cream - $3.14

Also, saw they were doing a clearance on some Nivea Face wash products and picked up a tube of Double Action Face Wash for 4.48 (not bad).

No pre-post though.

[Jim]

OK do not hold out where did you get them:biggrin1:

Sorry Don

Clydes- on Madison Ave. & 75"ish" street.

[Antique Hoosier]

Clydes- on Madison Ave. & 75"ish" street.

From an Old School Guy...Here is another "Clyde" from NYC,... Mr. Frazier of Knick fame

Oh...I also bought some Nivea Cooling ASB at Wally World.

[timm]

Super Speed A1 I think its 1955 if I looked up the code right. 100 Derby Extra blades .:biggrin: It was pretty dirty when I started cleaning it and it has some brass showing but for $1.25 can't complain.

Timm

[Areler67]

Gillette blades + Wilkinson Sword Pure Badger (12.50 Eur) ans still waiting for my WW2 american soldier mini razor won on Ebay France.

[Stauff]

Gillette blades + Wilkinson Sword Pure Badger (12.50 Eur) ans still waiting for my WW2 american soldier mini razor won on Ebay France.

I have one of those brushes. Decent tool IMO. I bet it's made by Muehle...
Please let us know how you like it.

[Areler67]

Hello,

I didn't know it was made by Muehle...
I remember using WS brush a long time ago but it wasn't pure badger : it was a mix boar + badger and I remember that it was a good product.
It's sold in Auchan (French supermarket) in Luxembourg.
WS is sold also in Belgium supermarkets but It's mainly made of boar...

Raphaël

[RichGem]

In yesterday's mail a tube of (among other things) KMF Vanilla Earth SC arrived from Drugstore.com. I shaved with it this AM and got great lather, great scent, and a great shave. Best part of all, with my drugstore.com points, this baby was basically free. Today, I placed an order for more KMF (unscented & peaches and cream).

[Risky]

Mwahah. I love having relatives in London.

Taylor's Lavender
Trumper's Rose

[TstebinsB]

Merkur Slant Gold razor
Paul Kohl Fisher Works straight razor

[Dinder1]

Simpson Chubby 3 in Best (thanks Larry)

[TimmyBoston]

Salter Wild Rose - Very sweet, but boy is it thick, I think it will shave great.

[Limey]

I received my QED Easter sale goodie bag:

Salter French Vetiver
Salter Citrus
QED B&B Shave Stick
QED Lime After Shave conditioner
Couple of glass atomizers

[Padron]

Salters Rose Cream
Salters Fresh Mint Cream
QED Fresh Lime Soap
QED Sandalwood Soap

Thanks Charles :biggrin:

[bababoosky]

Well I made a BIG aquisition today, its not a razor, nor a brush or cream. Actually it is not a gift for me but for SWMBO.
http://www.bluenile.com/assets/product_images/rings/DM15509100_RD_100_RD_50_zoom.jpg

Going to the Bahamas in 20 days, I plan on giving it to her then. Wish me luck!

[Kyle]

Very nice, and good luck.

[Jim]

"No man is compete until he is married.....Then he's finished."

-Mae West

Good luck and have fun!

[TomH]

Received this Mug with a soap-cap http://schwarzweisskeramik.de/images/69.JPG on Tuesday, it's handmade from
www.schwarzweisskeramik.de , great stuff...:thumbup1:

[Stauff]

Hello,

I didn't know it was made by Muehle...
I remember using WS brush a long time ago but it wasn't pure badger : it was a mix boar + badger and I remember that it was a good product.
It's sold in Auchan (French supermarket) in Luxembourg.
WS is sold also in Belgium supermarkets but It's mainly made of boar...

Raphaël

Inno Galeria has the pure badger WS.:cool:
I just assume it's made by Mühle for WS since it says 'made in germany' on the handle base and because I don't think WS will make these themselves...

[Antique Hoosier]

Received this morning from B&B Member Pawel from Poland...Cased British "Rocket" with Flat Base Plate Brit Pat 430030 Like that of the #16 Aristocrat w/ period Blade Pack. Weighs 70.8738 grams HEAVY Near Mint Condition, very pleased.

[Areler67]

Hello Stauff

For the price, I think WS PB works very well even if It's smaller than my EJ medium brush

[TstebinsB]

Brzytwa SFK Wapienica 5/8 straight razor

I got this razor for $7.58 shipped from Poland to New York. It might be a piece of junk but for that price, I might as well try it.

[Taz]

Good week at Taz's House this week and the week is not over, Got so more coming for the new den, Had to have some new things for the new Den, Right? So next week is going to be good to:clap:

NOS Gillette Toogle Absolutely Gorgeous
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The Brush Shelf I built looked a little empty
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My First, Thanks for those that recommended it and also where to by the stuff. No I just have to figure out how to fill it and use it Where are the instructions:eek:
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[Austin]

Spending money Don? Congratulations on all your treasures.

[DoubleE]

Nice haul Don!! :thumbup1:

[Taz]

Add to reward myself for the new Den. Redid the wifes side to so she is being a little understanding so nexts week mail is going to be fun:biggrin1:

[Antique Hoosier]

Don, ALWAYS Goes FIRST CLASS...

[letterk]

Plisson Vert shaving soap

[TomH]

I received a little package from www.georgs-barbershop.de :

-1 tube Proraso green
-1 refill Talor's Sandalwood shave soap
-1 little tube Moustache wax

[Antique Hoosier]

Here is my Gillette "Lady" Razor set I purchased on "The Bay" for the opening bid of $19.99. It has a handsome Celluloid Case and a Made in Canada "Tuckaway" Style Razor with Blade Case. I missed the few Tuckaways I recently sold so I placed the opening bid on this set that had very few "views" from prospective bidders and tested a theory that won out. I will most likely try this one out next week.

[Padron]

Nice Score today,

Mama Bears Violet Soap
Mama Bears Fleur De Soul Soap
Mama Bears Rosemary Mint Soap

Shavex Alum Block

Issys Almond Soap
Issys Olive Oil Soap
Issys Patchouli Soap
Issys Blueberry Soap
Issys Peppermint Soap x2
Issys Spellbound Woods Soap
Issys Chypre Rose and Black Pepper Soap

Sample Soap

Thanks Mama Bear :biggrin:

AeroPress coffee maker :biggrin:

[Taz]

Got this in the mail
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Finished These This Morning:
British Flat Tray Jr. Aristocrat, not sure why its called Jr. it weighs in at 74 grams with great balance with a nice thick handle and heavy top with the Flat Tray
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British Knack
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[Jim]

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=6924
Sara was kind enough to make me a lather bowl~

[Antique Hoosier]

Here are 2 items that I received in the mail from obscure searches on eBay.

First is a Heavy Double Ring Rocket English Gillette that replaces 2 that I sold last week on the Buy Sell Trade Forum. It is in excellent condition.

Next is a Vintage Badger Hair Brush Marked Gillette that has been throughly cleaned and then soaped up with TABAC to give it a tolerable scent.

Both are keepers for sure.

[johnniegold]

In the mail - DR Harris Sandalwood splash a/s (thanks Baloosh)

Picked up - tube of Proraso s/c and a Proraso s/s (last tube of the cream at Target)

[Baloosh]

Couple of bath soaps from TJ:
SMN Pomegranate Bath Soap
CO Bigelow Almond Bath Soap

From johnniegold:
Mitchell's Wool Fat Soap
Proraso Pre/Post

The Wool Fat should get here any day now!! Can't wait!

From the Tarr-jayyy closeout/clearance:
Proraso soap tub
Proraso Liquid A/S balm X 2

From ltlsuz:
Peppermint shave soap
Sandalwood shave soap
Sweet Pumpkin Cinnamon shave soap